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Keith Lucey Senior Schools Manager

Welcome to the Cambridge Pathway: An Innovative Approach to Education Prepared for the Indiana State Board of Education. Keith Lucey Senior Schools Manager. December 2018. Cambridge International Assessment.

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Keith Lucey Senior Schools Manager

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  1. Welcome to the Cambridge Pathway: An Innovative Approach to EducationPrepared for the Indiana State Board of Education Keith Lucey Senior Schools Manager December 2018

  2. Cambridge International Assessment • part of the University of Cambridge –a non-profit renowned worldwide for excellence in education • World’s largest provider of international education for over 150 years • The only education provider part of a top university, ranked #5 worldwide in 2017 • Working with over 10,000 schools, 170 countries & 40 governments

  3. Problems facing schools Today, because of rapid economic and social change, schools have to prepare students for jobs that have not yet been created, technologies that have not yet been invented and problems that we don't yet know will arise. Andreas Schleicher - Directorate of EducationOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

  4. Schools need curriculum that is: What are we teaching our students? • Rigorous and engaging, creating interactive learning environments that challenge students and prepare them for the future • Aligned to a set of performance based assessments where students demonstrate mastery • Designed to enable success of all students regardless of background or socio-economic status • Prepares them to adapt to a forever changing world

  5. Cambridge Pathway Flexibility for a Changing World

  6. Backwards design Why Cambridge a Education? A Learner-Centered Approach Our backwards designed model provides learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning. Together with schools, we aim to develop learners and teachers who are: • Confident • Responsible • Reflective • Innovative • Engaged

  7. Cambridge International represented in 34 states , representing large public school districts in 19 states… Districts Include but are not limited to…. Pending Registrations Active Districts

  8. State of Indiana Policy Environment“Expanding Graduation Pathways Options” • On March 21, 2018, Indiana Governor Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1420 into law. The law expands existing policy around advanced coursework (AP, IB, and Dual Credit), to now include Cambridge International courses and examinations. Specifically, the bill supports Indiana teachers and students by allowing Cambridge International to be used for:

  9. Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE)(IGCSE: International General Certificate of Secondary Education) • Typically used in grades 9 & 10 • Over 70 subjects, including 30 languages • Develops learner knowledge, understanding and skills • International in outlook with local relevance • Accepted for admission atmany four year and 2 year junior and community colleges Excellent foundation for advanced programs such as Cambridge International, IB or AP 15

  10. Choose from over 70 subjects, in almost any combination. We update the syllabuses each year. IGCSE Cambridge Upper Secondary

  11. Cambridge Advanced: AS and A-Levels (also known as “AICE” ) • College level courses and exams typically used in grades 10 – 12 in high schools • Gives students the opportunity for a deep dive in a wide choice of subjects • Over 55 subjects offered • Focus on developing the skills and knowledge required for university study in higher education around the world • Culminates in University credit and/or Advanced Placement • Developed in collaboration with the best higher education institutions “Students who have studied Cambridge International AS & A Levels have a real depth of understanding of the subject matter.” - Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 18

  12. Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Levels Cambridge A/AS Subject Groupings

  13. National US higher education colleagues advising Cambridge International 23

  14. Western regional US higher education colleagues advising Cambridge International 23

  15. Impact on a School

  16. Kentucky: Neighboring example of potential impact Fairdale High School, Fairdale, KY College & Career Readiness Percent Target Note: over last 3 years witnessed a 3 point increase in ACT scores taken off state corrective action Adopted Cambridge Fairdale Population: 61% White, 22% Black,14% Hispanic Low Income % = 64%

  17. North Carolina: Middle School EOC Science with improved state Test Results…Cambridge very closely aligns with state standards… Report produced by Rolando Parkins MILA

  18. Learn more!Getting in touch with Cambridge is easy Keith Lucey Senior School Development Manager/ Northeast Call: 917-522-2143 Email: keith.lucey@cambridgeinternational.org

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